January 7, 2010 / Front Page

Story and photos by Thomas Reznich tom.reznich@houghtonlakeresorter.com

The frigid north wind that has been pounding Roscommon County for the last week has proved too much for many ice fishermen to brave, but coupled with recent snows, it made for perfect conditions for kite skiing on Houghton Lake Monday, as skiers Bil More...

Volunteers at Jimmy’s Collision at Houghton Lake pose with a totally refurbished 1970 Sno Coupe snowmobile they and others have been working on for over a year, which will be raffled off at Tip- More...

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Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land Wednesday warned consumers about a new online scam in which thieves create a web site in the name of an unsuspecting legitimate auto dealer to trick people into thinking they’re buying a repossessed vehicle. More...

After reading the article about the Roscommon County Road Commission’s budget in last week’s Resorter, I hope that all the commissioners take a ride down Old 27 from M-55 north to at least Co. Rd. More...

A benefit dinner will be held for the family of Carrie Withun, who died Jan. 1, 2010. Bunkers Restaurant will host the spaghetti dinner Jan. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. A silent auction, 50/50 raffle and bake sale will be included in the event. More...

Houghton Lake Board of Education members Monday took a step forward in President Obama’s “Race to the Top.” The board approved a resolution to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will put the district in the runni More...

A 52-year-old Higgins Lake man was arrested Jan. 4 for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, according to a State Police report. More...

As of early this week it appeared as though Tip-up Town would have to draft a couple of candidates for the 60th Anniversary Mayor and Marshal, which would be a first for the oldest carnival on ice in Michigan. More...

When planning a winter trip to cross-country ski or snowmobile, the necessary requirements for a top destination include decent snow, accessibility to a network of trails and some sort of cozy lodging. More...

Australia’s Harper, a fiery artist who blurs the lines between rock, blues, soul and world music, will appear at Forest Dunes Golf Club, Roscommon, Sunday at 5 p.m. during “Blues, Brews and BBQ.” More...

The Roscommon County Animal Shelter is holding a low-cost rabies and immunization clinic Sunday at Detmer’s Feed & Seed, Houghton Lake. The clinic runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and microchipping will also be offered. More...